HVAC

Raise the Cold Air Temperature Set Point at the Thermostat

Raise the cold air temperature set point at the thermostat. Most air conditioning systems are designed to maintain temperatures at 72°F to 75°F dry bulb (db) and 50 percent RH (relative humidity). Higher temperatures and slightly higher humidity levels can be maintained without noticeable discomfort to the room occupants. Increasing room conditions from 74°F db and 50 percent RH to 78°F db and 55 percent RH will save approximately 13 percent of the energy required for cooling.